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Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Norwegian Jewel
Rrb99
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s
Incredible weather. Between riding buses and a rental car for six weeks from Cape Reinga to Wanaka in New Zealand, the only rain I had was for about an hour driving between Greymouth and Arthur's Pass. How lucky is that ?! I saw Queenstown on a previous visit, and highly recommend it and the bus tour to Milford Sound. The road into the Sound is great.
It has been a few years since I took ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2020
Cabin Type: Inside
Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Norwegian Jewel
MileHighBill
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
We did an Auckland to Sydney cruise on the Jewel from Feb 4th to 14th. We choose this cruise because of the number of stops in New Zealand. We favor Celebrity, but picked this for the itinerary. We had been on NCL a couple times years ago and were never impressed. However, we were quite pleased with the Jewel and this cruise. I believe it has been refurbished fairly recently, so that probably ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2020
Cabin Type: Mini-Suite with Balcony
Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Norwegian Jewel
sc_parry
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
Overall:
Average Cruise and the highlight was the day cruising the Sounds. The Sounds are spectacular and cruising was a great way to see a small portion of them.
Dining:
We never do up charge dining, we paid for an all inclusive why would you pay even more? The main dining rooms were average to below average. There was not one shrimp dish, appetizer or entree, on the menu for the entire ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2020
Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Balcony
Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Norwegian Jewel
marlowman
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
First time on Jewel, this was cruise 60 for me. Been to New Zealand many times. Embarkation and disembarkation was long and delayed due to port authorities and health checks for the Coronavirus. Not fault of Norwegian, There was an outbreak of gastro which made the bistro and main dining room difficult as everything was handled and served by staff. Everything was disinfected over and over.
The ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2020
Cabin Type: Inside
Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Norwegian Jewel
okema
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s
This was my 3rd cruise on the NCL Jewel and it did not disappoint. I am a solo traveler and NCL is the best for solos. I always get an oceanview cabin on deck 5 midship. So comfortable and close to mid and forward elevators always quiet. Our solo activity leader was awesome making dinners for the group getting group seat at the shows and making sure we all had a good time. The activities ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2020
Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Oceanview Picture Window
Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Norwegian Jewel
MkeCruzn
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s
We selected this ship and itinerary because we wanted to visit this part of the world for the first time. Cruising seemed an ideal way to see a lot of New Zealand including the sounds on the South Island. We planned our own air since we wanted to stay an extra few days in Auckland at the beginning and Sydney at the end. More on this later.
The Norwegian Jewel was just refurbished and it’s clean ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2020
Cabin Type: Penthouse with Large Balcony
Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Norwegian Jewel
zwho
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
This was a last minute decision for me. I usually do my homework and know exactly what I want to see and how, before I even book a vacation. This time I decided I didn't want to wait another year until it was summer again "down under"! I picked NCL Jewel strictly on the itinerary and time. As a solo I had to pay for 2 people, and that will always bother me, but I as a solo on NCL I was ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2018
Cabin Type: Inside
Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Norwegian Jewel
swisstrailblazer
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s
We had not travelled Norwegian before; decided to give it a go.
Embarkation in Auckland was an absolute nightmare - by far the worst we have ever experienced. Apparently everybody was told to arrive at midday and the port facilities were completely overwhelmed. We had to stand in a waiting area for over an hour before finally being allowed upstairs to queue, again, for another 45 minutes to ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2018
Cabin Type: Balcony
Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Norwegian Jewel
MaartenW
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s
First time cruise; beguiled by the Norwegian in its title - it an US ship and shows it in its entertainment and dining (if it can be called that).
We selected a penthouse cabin (10502) and it lived up to expectations with excellent butler and steward services - well done Rodwin and Francis. A hint on the cabin - while there are 2 European power points these are hidden under the dressing table ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2018
Cabin Type: Penthouse with Large Balcony
Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Norwegian Jewel
rsgraves
6-10 Cruises • Age 80s
This cruise visited all the New Zealand spots we planned on visiting. As well, it ended in Sydney where we planned on visiting next. Excellent itinerary.
One large negative experience was the embarkation at Auckland. The whole process of getting guests on board was chaotic. Norwegian blamed the New Zealand immigration officials. However, it is clearly Norwegian's responsibility to take ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2018
Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Oceanview Picture Window
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